This is one of the popular eateries. ‘The treat’ also known as ‘Rajesh Khanna food van’. It is located near Jesus and Mary College in Chankyapuri. This place is bright, full of pictures of Rajesh Khanna and constantly playing his movie songs throughout the business hours.
Vipin Kumar Oberoi, the colourful personal is the owner of ‘The Treat’ and also he is the biggest fan of Rajesh Khanna, the superstar. This van is a tribute to Rajesh Khanna, the 70’s superstar by his biggest fan and also a close friend, Vipin Oberoi.
Mr. Oberoi became Rajesh Khanna’s biggest fan after the movie, Aradhana and was eager to meet him his dream turned into reality and was able to meet Rajesh Khanna in 1981. Mr Oberoi’s helped Rajesh Khanna in the 90’s during the Lok sabha elections in Delhi.
Mr.Oberoi was unable to give time to his family and his wife asked him to choose between her and Rajesh Khanna. Mr. Oberoi was stressed and tried to kill himself but was saved by his favourite.
Rajesh Khanna then suggested him that the two of them could open a food van and cover it with his pictures so that the crowd keeps coming even after his death.
This food outlet is the first ever celebrity themed food outlet in India, which is open till late night. Rajesh Khanna himself used to cook, select the menu, also serves to the people. Vipin Kumar Oberoi can tell all the tales of Rajesh Khanna as they were very close to each other.
Rajesh Khanna has been to this place over 500 times, also got other celebrities with him. Vipin Oberoi said that Rajesh Khanna always made time for his fans and was always open for the feedbacks and to improve them.
A very special thing about ‘The Treat’
Is that every year on birth and dead anniversary of Rajesh Khanna an event take place in his memory. The even pays tribute to him by giving free food to everyone persent there and every year new picture are put on the display. This event is organised by Mr. Vipin Oberoi.
I personally have visited this food outlet and its food is amazing. I went with my friends and Mr.Vipin Oberoi told us if you like the food then only pay for him, food is more than a business. He could just place an order after knowing there food preference. He said. ‘It gives me happiness to see people enjoy, the food, it’s about celebrating food. Mr Vipin Oberoi was one different personality I met that day.
The place is small but always crowded. Everyone should visit that place once and take its experience.
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